Our atmosphere has become overloaded with deadly carbon dioxide and our climate has undergone large-scale transformations. No longer are we witnessing the gradual temperature fluctuations that we have seen in the past. Over the last 50 years, the average temparture across the globe has risen at the highest rate in recorded history.

It has been estimated that unless we manage to curb the emissions that cause climate change, average temperatures throughout the United States could be anywhere from 3 to 9 degrees higher by the end of this century.

One thing scientists all agree on is that global warming is an issue we as humans have created for ourselves, and we alone are responsible for reversing these dangerous weather changes.

We really are the future when it comes to our climate. Our choices today impact our tomorrow, and this book provides useful tips on how we can impact global war

Global Warming and Changing Weather Patterns

The biggest and most obvious effects of global warming are happening to our planet's weather patterns. Rising sea levels, melting ice caps, increasing temperatures, stronger storms, more severe and longer lasting droughts are just the tip of the iceberg.

If global warming continues to grow at the same rate as we have seen it progress over the past few decades, these programs will only become worse.

We will see more wildfires that will be harder to get under control, droughts will grow in length and intensity, hurricanes will become devastatingly strong, washing away cities, and temperatures will become physically unbearable throughout large regions of the globe.

Climate Change Means a Higher Rate of Lung Related Illnesses

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Global Warming and Your Health

A dangerous effect of global warming that we can not witness through the weather is the impact that climate change has on our health. Unfortunately, these unseen consequences are having a negative effect on our quality of life, today, and unless we do something, these health problems will only worsen.

Rising Sea Levels is One Serious Consequence of Global Warming

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Potential Future Consequences of Global Warming

Scientists and meteorologists have done extensive research on both current and future consequences of global warming and climate change. Here is a list of potential consequences of global warming if we don't change things quickly:

We can see a rise in sea levels anywhere from 7 to 23 inches by the end of the 21st century (an additional 4 to 8 inches could be added to that number due to the melting of ice caps)

Storms from hurricanes to blizzards will become stronger and more devastating

Species that rely on other species will start to become out of sync

Floods and droughts will increase in frequency

The amount of available fresh water will decrease

Diseases like malaria will increase

Some diseases will spread, such as malaria carried by mosquitoes

These are just some of the many potential consequences that can result from global warming if things don't change.

We Must Stop Global Warming Before It Stops Us

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What Can We Do About Global Warming?

Scientists report that this has been the warmest decade on record since 1880. In 2010, the average global temperature was recorded as the second highest in history, ranked right below 2005.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has said that if we don't make any changes, the earth could heat up by an additional 7.2 degrees on average across the globe during the 21st century.

So what can we do to reverse these negative consequences that we as humans have created? How can we ensure a better future for our children, and our children's children?

First, experts recommend that we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, like coal and oil. The next recommendation, which everyone should do, is recycle properly. The next action we can all take is by replacing the lightbulbs in our homes with compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Scientists and experts on global warming also recommend such actions as planting more trees, using less water, replacing appliances with energy efficient appliances, driving less, and reducing our reliance on air conditioning and heating.

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Audrey Hunt

4 years agofrom Idyllwild Ca.

Each and everyone of us should be concerned about global warming. Our precious planet is being destroyed with fossil fuel and carbon dioxide. I have also noticed a huge change in my own allergies. They were not near this bad years ago. Mother Earth is angry with how we are treating our planet. If only everyone would do their part beginning with the major energy companies. Great hub - Will share for sure.

Nithya Venkat

4 years agofrom Dubai

Global warming is an imminent threat to Planet Earth and we should do what we can to help stop this process. Great hub and great facts showcased, voted up.

John Hansen

4 years agofrom Queensland Australia

Congratulations on writing this important hub Kathleen. I agree with every word, and I just wish it was possible to get everyone to embrace the message. Unfortunately the new Australian government are led by climate change sceptics. They have scrapped the carbon tax introduced by the precious Government, as well as all incentives that were introduced to encourage people to install solar panels etc. They have disbanded the Department of Environment and Sustainability, and the Climate Change Commission. They have dropped the National Heritage status in Tasmanian old growth Forrest's and opened them up for logging. We are going backwards, I hope the people stand up against this.

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Kathleen Odenthal

4 years agofrom Bridgewater

Thank you so much! Yes, its an absolute travesty what we are doing to our planet. As someone who suffers from allergies and asthma I have physically felt the changes in my body worsen from when I was younger to know, and I have always known that it was because of the weather and climate change.

Unfortunately I feel like I am riding a bicycle backwards trying to do anything, because the truth is, unless we all change, and more attention is put on this issue, very little will happen.

Shauna L Bowling

4 years agofrom Central Florida

Kathleen, thank you for posting this. My blog is all about environmental issues; I've posted several pieces about global warming and the ozone hole. I can't offer you the link because HP won't like it. Suffice it to say my full name is my web address.

I've seen a few articles on HP that pooh-pooh the fact that humans are contributing to global warming. Obviously, they are only presenting research that suits their needs. Yes, global warming is a scientific fact and goes thru its process naturally. However - and I mean a BIG however - man's habits, greed, misuse of our resources, and ignorance is spiraling global warming at dangerous speeds. You have no idea how glad I am to see someone else who isn't afraid to speak out.

We need to go green, be more aware and save our planet before it kills us. We not only need to leave a legacy to our future generations, but a planet in which they can build and carry on their own!

It can be hard to see the effects right in front of us but if we do nothing, then we will be leaving the future with a very sad planet.

Eric Dierker

4 years agofrom Spring Valley, CA. U.S.A.

I can only speak for my home. We have a tiny "footprint" and will make it smaller. Always striving for less. But I just see a volcano blow and realize just how insignificant we are. I was not here for either the ice ages or the recession of same. When you touch a billion year old rock or see a cockroach our impact is brought to only really effecting ourselves.

ARUN KANTI CHATTERJEE

4 years agofrom KOLKATA

Global warming is an issue which should concern everybody as we have created the same for ourselves. Renewable energy generated from natural sources – water, wind, solar, biomass or geothermal may play a vital role in replacing our dependence on fossil fuel based energy sources such as coal, oil and natural gas. Further business has a key role in implementing such technologies as reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Thank you very much for your hub on an important topic.

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